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Prayer times in Saint James Parish
Salah times in Saint James Parish (Jamaica): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Saint James Parish has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Saint James Parish today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Saint James Parish
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Saint James Parish by season
Prayer times in Saint James Parish change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:13 AM and Maghrib at 6:51 PM, for a day of 13 h 14 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day is just 11 h 01 min. That is a difference of 2 h 13 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Kingston, Dhuhr in Saint James Parish comes about 5 minutes later than in Kingston, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Saint James Parish is 130 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Saint James Parish and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Saint James Parish: 59.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,918 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Saint James Parish remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Saint James Parish
Fasting in Saint James Parish, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 5:18 AM on the first day, 12 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Jamaica.
Saint James Parish on the map
Saint James Parish is one of the regions of Jamaica. Its main city, Montego Bay, is at 18.4712° N, 77.9188° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Saint James Parish
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jamaica
- Coordinates
- 18.47116, -77.91883
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,918 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saint James Parish
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Saint James Parish comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Saint James Parish and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Saint James Parish
- Prayer times in Montego Bay82,867
- Barrett Town17,169
Prayer times near Saint James Parish
- Hanover Parish27 km · west
- Trelawny Parish28 km · east
- Westmoreland36 km · south-west
- Saint Elizabeth50 km · south
- Manchester65 km · south-east
- Saint Ann Parish76 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saint James Parish
How long is the fast in Saint James Parish during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Saint James Parish?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Saint James Parish?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Saint James Parish?
The Qibla in Saint James Parish is 59.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,918 km away.
Do prayer times in Saint James Parish differ from Kingston?
Yes. Saint James Parish is 130 km from Kingston, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Saint James Parish is called about 5 minutes later than in Kingston.